Definizione e Significato di "foul"

foul

AGGETTIVO

puzzolente, maleodorante

having an extremely unpleasant taste or smell

rank

Example

The spoiled meat emitted a foul odor that permeated the entire kitchen.

The stagnant water in the pond had a foul taste, discouraging any attempts at drinking from it.

The dumpster behind the restaurant emitted a foul smell, deterring passersby from approaching.

offensivo, ripugnante

extremely unpleasant or disgusting, causing strong feelings of dislike

Example

The foul language used by the comedian offended many audience members.

The foul behavior of the unruly crowd led to their removal from the premises.

The foul sight of the decaying animal carcass repulsed passersby.

sleale, scorretto

violating accepted standards or rules

foul, non valido

(of a baseball) not hit between the foul lines

lorido, sporco

disgustingly dirty; filled or smeared with offensive matter

osceno, indecente

characterized by obscenity

bozzetto, definito

(of a manuscript) defaced with changes

sporco, falso

especially of a ship's lines etc

Foul

SOSTANTIVO

fallo

an act in a sport that is against the rules and is not allowed

What is a "foul"?

A foul is an action in a sport that breaks the rules or is considered unfair or dangerous. It usually results in a penalty or punishment, such as awarding the opposing team a free kick, a penalty shot, or a point. Fouls can involve physical contact, like pushing or tripping, or other actions that are not allowed according to the game's rules. Depending on the sport, fouls may be classified as minor or major, with more serious fouls potentially leading to further consequences, such as a player's disqualification or suspension.

to foul

VERBO

commettere un fallo contro

to play against the rules of a game